Muhammad Saeed Iqbal | Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Saeed Iqbal | Finance | Best Researcher Award

Accounts Manager at Meezan Bank Limited | Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Saeed Iqbal is a research-oriented scholar with a strong academic and professional background in Islamic banking and finance. His work demonstrates a commitment to advancing knowledge in administration, compliance, quality management, and financial risk management. Known for his punctuality, responsibility, and professional attitude, he has consistently combined research expertise with practical banking experience, making significant contributions to the field through publications, workshops, and professional practice.

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Educational Background 

He holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Banking and Finance from Universiti Utara Malaysia, where he focused on advanced research in financial systems and Shariah-compliant banking. He completed his M.Phil. in Finance at NCBA & E, Lahore, building a strong foundation in financial theory and practice. Earlier, he pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) degree with specialization in Finance and Accounting at Islamia University. His academic journey began with a diploma in commerce and computer skills, alongside secondary studies in science.

Professional Experience 

Dr. Iqbal has built a diverse career across multiple roles in the banking and finance sector. He has served as a Credit Analyst, CAD Officer, and CIU Officer at Meezan Bank, specializing in Islamic banking products such as Car Ijarah and housing finance. He also worked as a Credit Risk Officer at NRSP Bank, contributing to risk assessment and management strategies. Earlier roles include Branch Accountant and Loan Officer at ASA Pakistan, as well as Accounts Officer at an educational institution. His career began with an internship in the National Bank of Pakistan, laying the foundation for his professional journey.

Research Interests 

His primary research interests lie in Islamic banking and finance, particularly credit risk management, mortgage performance, Shariah compliance, and innovative Islamic financing models such as Car Ijarah and house financing. He has published extensively on customer behavior, governance in Islamic banks, zakat reserves, and the performance implications of Islamic financial products in Pakistan.

Awards and Honors 

He has earned recognition for his academic achievements, including distinctions in his undergraduate and postgraduate studies. His expertise has also been acknowledged through invitations to conduct workshops for faculty members and research students on advanced data analysis and financial modeling tools.

Research Skills 

Dr. Iqbal is highly skilled in quantitative research methods and data analysis, with expertise in software such as SPSS, STATA, EViews, and SMART PLS. He has advanced programming capabilities in these tools and has trained academic peers and students in handling complex analytical procedures. His technical proficiency complements his research in finance, allowing him to produce high-quality, data-driven studies.

Publications 

  • Comparison of credit risk management practices among Islamic and public commercial bank’s in Pakistan.

  • Cited by: 28

  • Year: 2023

  • Relationship Between Musharakah, Credit Risk, and Profitability in Pakistan’s Islamic Banks.

  • Cited by: 18

  • Year: 2023

  • Examining the influence of organizational inequity and counterproductive work behavior on workplace misconduct within Pakistan’s power industry.

  • Cited by: 18

  • Year: 2023

  • Impact of house financing accessibility on the productivity of private-public relationships in mortgage financing conditions.

  • Cited by: 17

  • Year: 2023

  • Analyzing the impact of oil prices on commodity future listed on Pakistan mercantile exchange (PMEX) in the era of Covid-19.

  • Cited by: 17

  • Year: 2022

Conclusion 

Dr. Muhammad Saeed Iqbal combines academic excellence with practical experience in the banking sector, establishing himself as both a practitioner and a scholar in Islamic finance. His ability to bridge theory with practice, supported by strong analytical skills and a proven research record, positions him as a valuable contributor to the fields of finance, risk management, and Islamic banking. His scholarly publications and professional achievements reflect his dedication to advancing knowledge, shaping industry practices, and mentoring future researchers.

Yang Xu | Asset Pricing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yang Xu | Asset Pricing | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Beihang University, China

Dr. Yang Xu is an Associate Professor at the School of Economics and Management, Beihang University, Beijing, China. His expertise lies in international finance, empirical asset pricing, exchange rates, commodity markets, and corporate finance. He has published extensively in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Money, Credit & Banking, Energy Economics, and International Review of Financial Analysis. Additionally, he has been actively involved in national research projects, particularly in the fields of geopolitical risks, commodity pricing, and exchange rate modeling.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Financial Engineering – Beihang University, China (2014–2018)
    • Dissertation: “World Oil Market and Foreign Exchange Rate Prediction”
  • M.S. in Accountancy – The George Washington University, USA (2012–2014)
  • B.S. in Business and Financial Economics – University College Cork, Ireland (2010–2012)
  • B.S. in Accountancy – Beijing Technology and Business University, China (2008–2012)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Beihang University, Beijing, China

    • Associate Professor (Dec 2021 – Present)
    • Postdoctoral Fellow (Sep 2019 – Dec 2021)
    • Courses Taught: Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Accounting for Financial Institutions

  • Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China

    • Assistant Professor, Beijing-Dublin International College (BDIC) (Jul 2018 – Jul 2019)
    • Courses Taught: Introduction to Financial Accounting, The Chinese Economy, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
    • Administrative Roles: Coordinator of the Sino-Foreign Finance Program, teaching arrangements, faculty hiring, and academic quality assessment

Research Interests 🔬

  • International Finance
  • Empirical Asset Pricing
  • Exchange Rate Dynamics
  • Commodity Markets and Pricing Models
  • Corporate Finance

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Principal Investigator of the Youth Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 72001013) on “Geopolitical Risk Factor and Exchange Rate Pricing” (2021–2023)
  • Research Fellow on multiple National Natural Science Foundation projects related to commodity pricing, behavioral finance, and financial market risk modeling

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Yang Xu is a leading researcher and educator in finance, with a strong focus on the intersection of financial markets, risk management, and international finance. His academic contributions extend to geopolitical risk assessment, machine learning applications in finance, and commodity pricing models. Through his roles at Beihang University and Beijing University of Technology, he has played a significant part in advancing financial education and research in China.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Oil Strikes Back: Trend Factors and Exchange Rates
🏦 Journal of Money, Credit & Banking (Forthcoming)
🔗 DOI: 10.1111/jmcb.13146

2️⃣ Advanced Information, Strategic Trading and Price Reversal: The Impact of Information Technology on Financial Market (📜 In Chinese)
📖 Management Review (管理评论) (Forthcoming)

3️⃣ An Analytical Framework of Derivatives Sniper Attack Risk Based on the Case Study of Tsingshan Group’s Forced Liquidation Incident in LME Nickel (📜 In Chinese)
📖 Management Review (管理评论), 2024, 2: 257–272

4️⃣ Data Factor and Financial Market Equilibrium
📈 Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, 2024, 4: 663–677

5️⃣ Geopolitical Risk and the Dynamics of International Capital Flows
🌍 Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions & Money, 2023, 101693

6️⃣ RMB Internationalization and Its Influencing Factors—From the Perspective of Exchange Rate Linkage (📜 In Chinese)
💰 Studies of International Finance (国际金融研究), 2023, 3: 61–72

7️⃣ Does the SDR Stabilize Investing in Commodities?
💹 International Review of Economics and Finance, 2022, 160–172

8️⃣ How Does Skewness Perform in the Chinese Commodity Futures Market?
📊 Journal of Futures Market, 2021, 1–18

9️⃣ The Impact of Geopolitical Uncertainty on Energy Volatility
⚡ International Review of Financial Analysis, 2021, 75, 101743

🔟 Dynamic Linkage Between the Chinese and Global Stock Markets: A Mixture Normal Approach
📈 Emerging Markets Review, 2021, 49: 100764

1️⃣1️⃣ Measuring Similarity Between Financial Time Series with a View to Identifying Profitable Stock Market Opportunities
🤖 International Conference on Case-Based Reasoning, 2021

1️⃣2️⃣ Can the Baltic Dry Index Predict Foreign Exchange Rates?
💱 Finance Research Letters, 2020, 32: 101157

1️⃣3️⃣ Structural Relationship Between Oil Prices and Exchange Rates
⛽ Energy Economics, 2019, 84: 104488

1️⃣4️⃣ Leveraging BERT to Improve the FEARS Index for Stock Forecasting
🧠 International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 2019

1️⃣5️⃣ Does Investor Attention Matter? The Attention-Return Relationships in FX Market
📊 Economic Modelling, 2018, 68: 644–660